two buck chuck...

...is a pretty darn good wine for the price. literally $1.99 (hence the "two buck" nickname it has received) @ trader joe's. i have only tried the chardonnay as i was informed that was the best one; however, i think i might just have to run my own wine tasting to see if the pinot noir or merlot or chard's [etc.] hold up to good tastings. 'cuz heck...@ only two bucks its a cheap and fun experiment.

i'll keep ya all posted on the ruffles & lace wine tasting experiment...

here's a little history on the maker... (compliments of wikipedia.com. my all-time fave website!)

Charles Shaw is a brand of "extreme value" wine. All from California vineyards, Charles Shaw wines currently include Cabernet Sauvignon, White Zinfandel, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, Valdigue in the style of Beaujolais nouveau, and limited quantities of Pinot Grigio. These wines are distributed predominantly by Trader Joe's grocery stores, and sell for $1.99 in California.

Charles Shaw wines are affectionately known as "Two Buck Chuck." Due to the three-tier system, in other states the price can go up to around $4. As such, the wine is often referred to as "Three Buck Chuck" or "Four Buck Chuck" relative to the price.